Make Your Workplace Carer Friendly

Join our Carer Friendly programme and help identify, support, and celebrate unpaid carers in Sunderland

Why Become Carer Friendly?

Every day, thousands of people in Sunderland balance their jobs with caring for a loved one. Many don’t realise support is available — and many employers don’t know who they are. By becoming Carer Friendly, your organisation will:

Help carers under your employment, or accessing your organisation feel recognised and supported.
Improve wellbeing, retention, and productivity.
Show your commitment to inclusion and community.
Earn a Carer Friendly Sunderland certificate to proudly display.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

Step 1 – Sign Up Register your organisation online to join the Carer Friendly programme.

Step 2 – Learn Access our training and resources on identifying and supporting carers.

Step 3 – Take Action Make small but meaningful changes in your workplace — from policies to awareness events.

Step 4 – Get Recognised Once you’ve met the criteria, receive your Carer Friendly Certificate and digital badge.

Step 5 – Stay Connected We’ll keep supporting you with updates, advice, and resources.

Sign up here!

Recognition & Celebration Section

Once certified, you will:

Receive a Carer Friendly Sunderland certificate.
Be listed on our Carer Friendly directory on this website.
Get a digital badge to display on your email signature, website, and socials.

FAQ Section

Is there a cost?

No! We will support you to become certified and there is no cost to becoming Carer Friendly

Can small businesses take part?

Yes! We will support any sized business or organisation through the process.

How much time will it take?

We can support immediatly but how long it takes will depend on the extent of the support you require.

Need more information?

We can help…

Please add your details here, and we aim to be in touch within 2 working days. If your enquiry is urgent, please click the link below for our contact details.

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